Industry News

Weekly Pulse: What happened? Last week’s markets explained

While this week had five days to it, investors will only remember what happened during the second half of the week as a number of different markets came under considerable selling pressure.

By Gareth Watson |September 26, 2011

5 min read

UL commissions on the block

If you've been dragging your feet on any universal life applications, you'd better get your act together; not only is the cost for your client going up, but your compensation structure may also be affected.

By Staff |September 23, 2011

3 min read

Clients hate volatility? Here’s help

Clients hate volatility. But recent events have given you practice working with clients who are ready to press the panic button, sell everything, and then go long on canned tuna and bottled water.

By Staff |September 23, 2011

2 min read

Lawyer denies wrongdoing in Madoff case

Former SEC general counsel David Becker has denied any wrongdoing related to his efforts to help direct policies related to the cleanup of the Madoff fraud.

By Staff |September 23, 2011

1 min read